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The Daily Dispatch: May 27, 1863., [Electronic resource], Mr. Vallandigham's exile. (search)
Episcopal Diocesan Council--third day. --The first business of interest to-day was the reading of the report of the Committee on Parochial Reports by the Rev. Mr. Friend, which presented a condensed statistical statement of the operations of the various parishes in the Diocese during the year. The report of the Committee on the State of the Church was read by Dr. Minnegerode.--As before stated, it exhibits the affairs of the Church in the Diocese in an encouraging light, shows the pecuniary resources to be most gratifying, the ordinations as numerous as could be expected, the confirmations increasing, and makes valuable suggestions as to Sunday Schools and the education of youth. Rev. Mr. Gibson, from the committee to whom was referred that portion of the Bishop's address referring to army services, made the following report: "The committee to whom was referred that portion of the Bishop's address which relates to the supply of the army with religious services, b
The Daily Dispatch: December 11, 1863., [Electronic resource], The Legislature. (search)
The Legislature. The Senate met at the usual hour. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Minnegerode. Resolutions of inquiry were adopted as follows: Of increasing the capital stock of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad; of amending the act for the relief of indigent soldiers' families, so as to provide for those residing within the enemy's lines; of increasing the compensation of Commissioners of the Revenue; of reporting a bill to reorganize the State Penitentiary; of reporting a bill for the payment to A. Beckley, Brigadier-General commanding the 12th brigade of Virginia militia, $150 for services rendered by him, and of repealing or amending the Stay law. A memorial was presented by Mr. Diliard, asking the Legislature to refund to him a sum of money improperly paid into the Treasury. On motion of Mr. Carson, after a short secret session, the Senate adjourned. In the House of Delegates, Mr. Flood introduced a resolution inquiring into the expediency of "authorizing the Banks
The Daily Dispatch: December 30, 1863., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
the same is hereby, repealed. The bill to repeal "An act to regulate the destruction of property under military necessity, and to provide for the indemnity thereof," which had been reported upon adversely by the Military Committee, was taken up, and pending the discussion upon its passage. On motion of Mr. Henry, of Tenn., the Senate resolved itself into secret Executive session, and the doors being reopened, adjourned. At 12 o'clock the House was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Minnegerode. The Speaker announced that when the House adjourned yesterday, it was without aquorum, and it was there necessary that the roll should be called this morning. In the call roll only fifty members answered to their names, being four less our aquorum, and the business was retarded until several members came in. The Speaker laid before the House the following communication from the officers of the Army of Tennessee; which was referred to the Military Committee and ordered to
The Daily Dispatch: January 4, 1864., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
ents of the Government in Richmond. The bill provides to increase from 1st January, 1864, to the 1st July, 1864, the compensation of those employees receiving $1,500 per annum, one hundred per cent.; and of those receiving $3,000, fifty per cent. Pending the discussion of the bill, on motion of Mr. Dortch, of N. C., the Senate resolved itself into secret Executive session, and the doors being reopened adjourned. The House met at 12 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Minnegerode. Mr. Perkins, of La., reported from the Committee of Ways and Means, Senate bill to authorize the appointment of a 3d Auditor of the Treasury, with the recommendation that it pass. The bill was considered and passed. From the same committee a bill was reported to authorize the cancellation of certain Confederate bonds and the substitution of others in their stead; which was laid on the table. The House also passed the bill to authorize the appointment of an Assistant S
The Daily Dispatch: January 7, 1864., [Electronic resource], Runaway--$300 reward (search)
Confederate States Congress. In the Senate the proceedings were opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Minnegerode, of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Mr. Johnson, of Ark., offered the following, which was agreed to: Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs inquire into the expediency of an act to reform the system of enrollments, and particularly of an act to fix some limitation upon the class of persons or officers who may be appointed or assigned to positions of enrolling officers, and to prescribe by whom they are to be selected or assigned, and to limit the length of time during which any such officer shall be allowed to serve over one and the same district, county, or beat, and to establish some rule or regulation by which an Inspector of enrolling districts may be appointed for separate States or sections, and regulations by which such enrolling officers shall be restricted in the number of men placed in their provost guards. Mr. Phelan, of Miss., int
The Daily Dispatch: January 8, 1864., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
Confederate States Congress. In the Senate the proceedings were opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Minnegerode, of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Phelan, of Miss., rose to a personal explanation. In some of the morning papers the title of the bill introduced by him on the previous day had been incorrectly reported. The bill did not propose to authorize the President to suspend the writ of habeas corpus, but to make the suspension the result of direct legislative enactment. Mr. Phelan introduced a bill declaring all persons owing military service to the Confederate States, and who voluntarily depart beyond the boundaries thereof without the written permission of the President, with intent to abandon the same, alien enemies, and subjecting such persons in all respects to the laws in relation to the same. Referred to the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Henry, of Tenn., introduced a bill to declare certain persons alien enemies, and to sequestrate their estates. This bill also
The Daily Dispatch: January 11, 1864., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
Confederate States Congress. In the Senate Saturday the proceedings were opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. Minnegerode, of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Hill, of Ga., presented several joint resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, which were referred to appropriate committees, and ordered to be printed. Mr. Semmes, of La., offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the President be requested to inform the Senate whether or not the line officers of the army heretofore entrusted with bounty money for recruiting purposes have accounted therefore; and, if not, how many of such officers have failed to render their accounts; and to communicate the names of those who have thus failed, and the amounts unaccounted for, and when and from whom such amounts were received. Mr. Semmes, from the Finance Committee, reported a bill making allowances for officers of the army under certain circumstances, and to amend an act providing
The Daily Dispatch: January 27, 1864., [Electronic resource], A Treatise on Lincoln's message. (search)
a; Hon R B Hilton, of Fia; Hon Benj Fitzpatrick, of Ala; Hon I G Harris, of Tenn; Hon E M Bruce, of Ky; Hon J B Clark, of Mo; Hon R W Johnson, of Ark; Hon Pierre Soule, of La; Hon Louis T Wigfall, of Texas. Treasurer.--Wm H Macfarland, Esq, of Richmond. Recording Secretary.--O F Weisiger, Esq, of Richmond. Corresponding Secretary--Dr. W A Carrington, Medical Director, C S A. Directors.--Surgeon-General Dr S P Moore, Dr T B McCaw, Dr C B Gibson, Rev M D Hoge, D D; Rev C Minnegerode, Rev J L Burrows, D D; Col John T Pickett, E L Hudson, Esq, John Enders, Esq. In addition to about $1,200 received as fees for membership, the following donations were made before the adjournment of the meeting: E M Bruce, Ky, $5,000; John T Pickett, $1,000; Jos W Carroll, N O, $1,000; T Branch, Petersburg, $1,000; Louis D Crenshaw and W G C, $1,500; Haxall & Crenshaw, $1,000; Dunlop, Moncure & Co, $1,000; R H Manry & Co, $1,000; W F Price, $250; Joseph H Crenshaw, $500; C W Pur
The Daily Dispatch: February 10, 1864., [Electronic resource], A skirmish in the Valley. (search)
s. The bills were severally placed upon the calendar. On motion of Mr. Johnson, of Ark., the bill to limit and define the time of office of the heads of the Departments of State, Treasury, War, Navy, Post-Office, and of the Department of Justice, reported back from the Judiciary Committee with amendment, was taken up. After some remarks from Mr. Johnson, of Ark., in support of the bill, the Senate resolved itself into secret session. The House was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Minnegerode. The Chair laid before the House two Senate bills, which were appropriately referred. Mr. Clapp, of Miss., from the Committee on Claims, submitted a report classifying claims, and also reported a number of memorials and petitions referred to the committee, which were laid upon the table, and the committee discharged from their further consideration. Mr. Clapp also reported from the committee, an original bill to provide for the auditing and payment of certain claims aga
The Daily Dispatch: February 12, 1864., [Electronic resource], Confederate States Congress. (search)
e, reported back adversely the bill to preserve the efficiency of old fire companies. Mr. Sparrow, from the same, reported back adversely the bill to abolish the office of third lieutenant in the army. Mr. Caperton, of Va., submitted a joint resolution of thanks to Virginia troops who had re- enlisted for the war. The resolution was agreed to. On motion of Mr. Semmes the Senate resolved into secret session. The House met at 11 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Minnegerode. A large number of joint resolutions of thanks to soldiers for re-enlisting were offered and adopted. A letter was read from a lady of Macon, Ga., tendering to the Government a pieces of silver plate given to her as a wedding present. The Speaker laid before the House Senate bill to increase the efficiency of the cavalry of the Provisional Army, and to punish lawlessness in any portion thereof. Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. The House renewed the c
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